Description

Folic acid, which is the primary constituent of Folci D 5 MG Tablet, is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B necessary for maintaining some very important functions in the body. It is used as a medicine to treat certain forms of anemia caused due to deficiency of folic acid.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Folci D 5 MG Tablet

Feverrare

Weakness and general discomfortrare

Itching or rashrare

Difficulty in breathingrare

Stomach discomfort and pain

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Folci D 5 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine is cumulative and changes can be observed after 2-3 weeks of administration. However, the peak concentration in the body is attained after 1 hour of oral administration.

Duration of effect

The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is clinically not established.

Safe with alcohol?

minor

Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine. Contact your doctor if there is no marked improvement in symptoms after use.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is acceptable for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is acceptable for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Folci D 5 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Folci D 5 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Folci D 5 MG Tablet

Megaloblastic Anemia

This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of a specific form of anemia in which the blood cells fail to mature properly (megaloblastic anemia).

Folic acid deficiency

This medicine is used to supplement the body with folic acid in deficient conditions. Deficiency is characterized by mouth ulcer, pallor, persistent weakness, and lethargy.

Supplementation during pregnancy

This medicine is used to supplement the body of a pregnant women with folic acid. Lack of folic acid during a pregnancy may result in birth defects of the child.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Folci D 5 MG Tablet

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to folic acid or any other components present with it.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose

Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include numbness and tingling sensation, pain in the mouth or tongue, weakness, and difficulty in concentration etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholminor

Description

- Use of alcohol may interfere with the absorption of folic acid from the stomach. It may also cause a reduction in the efficacy of folic acid to treat certain conditions.

Instructions

- Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine. Contact your doctor if there is no marked improvement in symptoms after use.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Undiagnosed anemia

severe

Use of this medicine to treat an existing anemia should begin only after the cause is established. It should never be used for the treatment of an undiagnosed form of anemia. It may lead to faulty diagnosis and an increase of certain complications associated with the disease.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Folci D 5 MG Tablet following all instructions on the label. It is recommended to take a doctor's advice before taking this medicine if the signs and symptoms are indicative of anemia. This medicine may be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is acceptable for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is acceptable for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Natural sources

- Folic acid is present in many edible natural substances like broccoli, liver, beans etc. It is recommended to have a diet including green leafy vegetables and other natural sources of folic acid.

Undiagnosed anemia

- This medicine should be used only when the disease is diagnosed and the need is clearly established. Small doses of this medicine may mask the symptoms of other forms of anemia.

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

- This medicine should not be used alone to treat an anemic patient having vitamin B12 deficiency.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken in morning

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine is essential for the production of certain vital components that are necessary for the maintenance of normal body functions. Lack of folic acid leads to anemia in a normal person and birth defects in pregnant women.

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